Building An Energy Efficient Home For Less
Who would be interested in this course?
The focus of this course is on people who are planning to build a new home on the farm or acreage but who are interested in saving money on construction costs while the house is being erected and heating costs once the house is completed. A properly built house can reduce natural gas costs by up to 90%.
This course will also show people with existing homes how to save up to 50% on natural gas costs.
This course has been taught at the University of Alberta extension department for the past ten years, and is based on an actual 5500 square foot building ((Mr. V's) that cost less than $35 per square foot to build finished on three floors with three bathrooms, and uses less than $250 of natural gas per year (90% saving. The featured home, located 150 km north of Edmonton actually uses 80% less natural gas than Al Gore's home located in the posh Belle Mead district 3500 kilometres to the south.
Topics Covered: If you are planning to to attend the course it is a good idea to read the book "Designing and Landscaping the Family Home", by Bruno Wiskel. The book and the course follow the same format but trying to absorb 5 hours of information during the course may be difficult unless you get a head start by reading the book. If you can't attend the course, then buying the book "Designing and Landscaping the Family Home" will give you some of the material discussed in the course. The book is available online in the book section of this website.
Financial assistance for presenting "Building An Energy Efficient Home for Less" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-232-3262 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx.
In addition funding can also be obtained from Tracy Railton, Community Investment Coordinator, Farm Credit Canada at 1-306-780-6141
In Alberta assistance can be obtained from UFA (toll free)1-866-333-3832 or apply online at www.ufa.net then click on "About Us" then "Community Investment"
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Drilling A Water Well Without Getting Soaked
WE CAN OFFER THIS COURSE ANYWHERE IN ALBERTA. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING US PRESENT THIS COURSE IN YOUR AREA, CALL 1-866-618-7337
Who would be interested in this course?
Any one who is planning to drill a water well in the near future. The course is given by a professional hydrogeologist who will provide the background to subsurface water, illustrate the do's and don'ts of drilling a water wells to minimize costs and options to consider if things are not working out as planned.
Topics covered: Financial assistance for presenting "Drilling A Waterwell Without Getting Soaked" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx.
In addition funding can also be obtained from Tracy Railton, Community Investment Coordinator, Farm Credit Canada at 1-306-780-6141
In Alberta assistance can be obtained from UFA (toll free)1-866-333-3832 ask for Stephanie Laborge or apply online at www.ufa.net then click on "About Us" then "Community Investment"
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Changing from a Price Getter to a Price Setter
If you are looking for an alternative to sky high heating costs or would like to be carbon neutral then this is the course for you This dissertation shows you how you can be the one who sets the price of your agricultural commodities.
*Creating a monopoly
*Selecting the best farm location
*Cutting out the middleman
*Creating a Buzz for your product
*Diversifying your product line
Financial assistance for presenting "Changing from a Price Getter to a Price Setter" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council's will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-232-3262 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx. |
The Art of Successful Negotiation
If you are tired of paying exorbitant prices for everything from fence posts to machinery repairs, then this is the course for you.
Bruno uses his 25 years of negotiating experience to develop some bargaining strategies that can be used successfully in situations that range everywhere from the bedroom to the boardroom and just about everything in between. This "Tell All" expose' shows how you can increase your bargaining position at home, in the retail store or the court house by understanding the four basic principles that govern every single transaction
Topics Include: Financial assistance for presenting "The Art of Successful Negotiation" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx.
In addition funding can also be obtained from Tracy Railton, Community Investment Coordinator, Farm Credit Canada at 1-306-780-6141
In Alberta assistance can be obtained from UFA (toll free)1-866-333-3832 or apply online at www.ufa.net then click on "About Us" then "Community Investment"
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Negotiating Seismic On Private Land
WE CAN GIVE THIS COURSE ANYWHERE IN CANADA GIVE US A CALL 1-866-618-7337 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-866-618-7337 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
This course is geared towards farmers and ranchers who would like to maximize their returns when seismic operations cross their land.
Topics include: Financial assistance for presenting "Negotiating Seismic on Private Land" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx.
In addition funding can also be obtained from Tracy Railton, Community Investment Coordinator, Farm Credit Canada at 1-306-780-6141
In Alberta assistance can be obtained from UFA (toll free)1-866-333-3832 or apply online at www.ufa.net then click on "About Us" then "Community Investment"
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Building A Lake At The Cabin
Who would be interested?
People who would like to own lake property but do not want to put up with outrageous land costs, sky high taxes, drunken neighbours and fishing regulations that don't allow you to keep any fish
Topics covered: Financial assistance for presenting "Building a Lake at the Cabin" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx.
In addition funding can also be obtained from Tracy Railton, Community Investment Coordinator, Farm Credit Canada at 1-306-780-6141
In Alberta assistance can be obtained from UFA (toll free)1-866-333-3832 or apply online at www.ufa.net then click on "About Us" then "Community Investment"
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Pruning Alberta Trees and Shrubs
WE CAN OFFER THIS COURSE ANYWHERE IN ALBERTA. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING THIS COURSE DELIVERED IN YOUR AREA, CONTACT US TOLL FREE 1-866-618-7337
Athabasca and Area Course
Mr. V's Building 8 km west of Boyle at the junction of highway 63 and 663.
Saturday April 24, 2009 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Cost $55.00 per person or $100.00 per couple + GST
Phone 1-866-618-7337 for more information.
Register early because space fills up fast.
WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED?
People who are looking to keep their trees and shrubs in tip top shape to maximize flower and fruit production.
Topics Covered: What To Bring:
Outdoor wear including rubber boots - we run the course rain or shine.
Safety glasses
Leather gloves
Hand pruners, loppers, pruning saws.
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Woodlot Management
This course is for farmers, ranchers and acreage owners who are wondering what they can do with the tangled mess out back
Topics include: If you can't attend the course, then buy the book "Woodlot Management" by Bruno Wiskel online in our book section!!
Financial assistance for presenting "Woodlot Management" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-232-3262 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx.
In addition funding can also be obtained from Tracy Railton, Community Investment Coordinator, Farm Credit Canada at 1-306-780-6141
In Alberta assistance can be obtained from UFA (toll free)1-866-333-3832 or apply online at www.ufa.net then click on "About Us" then "Community Investment"
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The Rural Millionaire - 21 Secrets for Selling Agricultural Products
This course is for agricultural entrepreneurs who would like to make a whole lot more money from their current farming operation.
Bruno illustrates in great detail how he increased his gross farm sales from $30,000 per year to more than $30,000 per month while at the same time decreasing his workload from dawn to dusk 364 days a year to golfing or fishing everyday in the summer and skiing everyday in the winter. Not bad for 25 acres of land.
*Topics covered include: Some comments from Course participants at the FABB "Rock The Farm" conference in held in Red Deer on February 9th 2008:
Ricki Flemming - Granum, AB "Bruno is passionate about what he does and has unique ideas..."
Kelly Butler - New Norway, AB. "Great Content and Use of Humour."
Laura Thygesen - Edmonton, AB. "Great speaker, very enthusiastic, I'd highly recommend him!"
Financial assistance for presenting "The Rural Millionaire - 21 Secrets to Marketing Agricultural Products" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx.
In addition funding can also be obtained from Tracy Railton, Community Investment Coordinator, Farm Credit Canada at 1-306-780-6141
In Alberta assistance can be obtained from UFA (toll free)1-866-333-3832 or apply online at www.ufa.net then click on "About Us" then "Community Investment"
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Diversify or Die - The Layman's Guide to Agricultural Prosperity
This breakout session will be the hit of your agricultural conference. Bruno shows precisely how he turned a mom and pop, money-losing, one-commodity farm into a diversified agricultural enterprise that now has 5 separate business units run by a staff of 11 happy employees.
This workshop for every farmer who is sick and tired of letting someone he doesn't know, in some foreign country, determine the price of his commodity. Whether you grow potatoes in PEI, oilseeds in Ontario, or beets in B.C. this seminar will help you expand your agri-business in ways you never imagined.
In this workshop, Bruno illuminates the path he took to quintuple his net earnings while at the the same time reduce his workload by 60%.
In this workshop, participants will learn tips on:
* Selecting a diversification strategy that's right for your farm.
*Planning for success right off the starting line
*Branding your farm, not your cattle
*Creating a buzz without getting the hives
*How to become a price setter, not a price getter
As with all of Bruno's seminars, he uses his contagious enthusiasm and his "off the wall" sense of humour to uniquely frame each "Aha" moment with numerous "Ha Ha" ones.
Financial assistance for presenting "The Rural Millionaire - 21 Secrets to Marketing Agricultural Products" at your next agricultural function can be obtained in Canada from:
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council will pay $1500 of Bruno's speaking costs. For details call Melissa Dumont toll free at 1-888-232-3262 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-232-3262 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 30
The Agriculture and Food Council "Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food (ACAAF) Speaker and Event" program at www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/acaaf/speaker-events.aspx.
In addition funding can also be obtained from Tracy Railton, Community Investment Coordinator, Farm Credit Canada at 1-306-780-6141
In Alberta assistance can be obtained from UFA (toll free)1-866-333-3832 a or apply online at www.ufa.net then click on "About Us" then "Community Investment"
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